Marquette vs Georgetown University Prediction Basketball Picks 12-22-23
Marquette Golden Eagles (9-3) vs Georgetown University Hoyas (7-5)
2023-12-22 19:00:00 EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Marquette Golden Eagles -18.5 -- Over/Under: 148.5
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The Georgetown Hoyas and Marquette Golden Eagles face off on Friday in a college basketball showdown at Fiserv Forum. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Georgetown vs Marquette prediction
Georgetown Coming Off a Loss
Georgetown comes into this game with a 7-5 record overall and they have gone 5-7 against the spread. In the last game against Butler, Georgetown’s offense only scored 64 points and they ended up losing by 10 points. Georgetown is averaging 75.6 points while their defense is giving 71.6 points per game. The offense is ranked 173rd and they are going to need to find a way to get the offense going here. Jayden Epps has been the top player averaging 18.2 points while shooting 45 percent from the field and 40 percent from behind the three point line.
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How Can Marquette Bounce Back?
Marquette faced off against Providence in the last game and they looked awful. Marquette scored only 57 points and that led to the 15 point defeat. Tyler Kolek was one of the bright spots putting up 21 points, nine rebounds, and five assists. Marquette on the season is averaging 78.3 points while their defense is giving up 67.6 points per game. The defense is ranked 104th in the league but this game is going to comedown to the offense getting on the right track. Tyler Kolek is averaging 15.5 points while shooting 54 percent from the field and 43.2 percent from behind the three point line.
Georgetown vs Marquette Betting Prediction
Marquette really struggled in the last game but they are going to bounce back in a big way here. Marquette is averaging 78.3 points per game and they are going to get back on the right track against a Georgetown defense that has had some major issues this season. Marquette’s offense is going to be too much here and they are going to win this game in blowout fashion. Back Marquette against the spread.